In a 1500-1800-word essay, evaluate the efficacy of correctional policies based on theories of punishment and incarceration. Your assignment should:

Identify three correctional policies (examples include but are not limited to, forms of community based corrections, the death penalty, determinant sentencing practices, treatments programs and many others)
Clearly describe at least three theories of punishment and incarceration on which these policies are based.
Analyze correctional policies and three theories of punishment and incarceration
Determine each policys effectiveness.